Monthly Archives: March 2010

Edmonton is Becoming a Melting Pot and We’re Loving It!

YUM! There’s nothing better than a great new restaurant! Opening its doors to the public on March 10, 2010 the Melting Pot is focused on creating a great experience as much as serving excellent food. As the name eludes to, the Melting Pot is centered around a fondue style menu that makes your home fondue set look like a 1984 Motorola.

Our team at Special Event Rentals and Event Planning Headquarters were invited to an exclusive night out at the Melting Pot to sample the delicious menu and also get a feeling for the innovative, new space. Catering to small and large parties alike, the dining room features intimate seating for two as well as booths with retractable partitioning to accommodate larger parties. There is also a private room with seating for up to 40. Our event planners loved this space and think it would be perfect for a fun rehearsal dinner or even a small wedding reception. It is also the perfect setting for corporate events, holiday and birthday parties, or retirement dinners. Our delivery manger also attended the event to get a better understanding of the space and how to accommodate any rental orders going to the space so that you and your party can focus on enjoying the food and atmosphere.

The menu features a wide range of cheese, meat, seafood, and of course the beloved chocolate fondue in either a delectable 4 course meal or individually, allowing your party to mix and match according to their tastes. Overall, we think the Melting Pot is an innovate addition to the Edmonton food scene and definitely worth a try.

Red carpet, stachions, and lighting rentals provided by Special Event Rentals in Edmonton

Red carpet, stachions, and lighting rentals provided by Special Event Rentals in Edmonton

The Melting Pot staff prepare a variety of fondues for our Special Event Rentals and Event Planning Headquarters staff

The Melting Pot staff prepare a variety of fondues for our Special Event Rentals and Event Planning Headquarters staff

Visit Special Event Rentals Online Rental Catalog to view the rentals used at the Melting Pot.

Decor Trends: Victorian Gothic

Browsing online, I came across a stunning couture Chanel dress.  Inspired by the fabric and contrast of color, I envisioned it translated into a decor style and Victorian Gothic was created.  Smart, sophisticated and ultra chic, this new collection has a gothic elegance that will coordinate beautifully with the recent trend towards wedding dresses and make up that have a romantic, vintage flair.

As I looked online for more inspiration and items to complete the look, I soon found that others were also looking for and experimenting with a similar style.  As a result, we created our new Noir Collection around our Victorian Gothic look.  Part Moulin Rouge, part Twilight, this dramatic collection combines ivory with black, dark reds, hints of violet, crystal and lace.  Dim the lights and rely on candles – tealights, votives and tapers – in this look, it’s okay to let them drip!  This style speaks to those legendary romances that make you believe it really exists…once in a lifetime, spellbounding, breathtaking.

Enjoy our inspiration board above and stop by the Special Event Rentals showroom to see Victorian Gothic on display.

Click here to see our Victorian Gothic and Noir Look Books.